|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 220
Backyard Mechanic
|
OP
Backyard Mechanic
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 220 |
Good day everyone
What is the best engine oil to use in a 1932 coupe with an original engine?
I tried searching but couldn’t find anything.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 124 Likes: 1
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
|
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 124 Likes: 1 |
10w30 is recommended. Type "10w30" in search.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863
Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
|
|
Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863 |
The Mangy Old Mutt
"If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 4,374 Likes: 30
ChatMaster - 4,000
|
|
ChatMaster - 4,000
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 4,374 Likes: 30 |
 Run 10w-30 in my 1929 bought a cheap 5 qt Super Tech to get it running and set, then just changed it out to a Name Brand of my choice for Driving :) When I get to that Point !!
AACA - VCCA - Stovebolt - ChevyTalk
Love the Antique Chevrolet's from 1928-1932
The Beauty, Simplicity, History, and the Stories they Tell
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 67
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
|
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 67 |
If you have been using non-detergent oil - Don't Switch unless the engine has been over hauled and all old sticky stuff removed. The Filling Station has an article on this in the Tech Section I believe.
Last edited by Gary_White; 10/20/17 07:22 PM.
Enjoy when you can. Endure when you must.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141
ChatMaster - 25,000
|
|
ChatMaster - 25,000
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 |
It is perfectly OK to use 10W-30 oil even if the engine has deposits. Dertergent will not clean a dirty engine but will prevent more gunk from forming.
Just don't flush the engine with Kerosene or an engine flush as this could dislodge clumps of sludge.
Gene Schneider
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 7,472 Likes: 26
ChatMaster - 7,000
|
|
ChatMaster - 7,000
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 7,472 Likes: 26 |
If it has had non-detergent oil all it's life I would clean out as much sludge as possible by removing the oil pan, side cover and valve cover . Also clean the screen on the oil pump and check the oil return passages on the crank front and rear. Then I would use 10-30 detergent oil.
Steve D
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863
Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
|
|
Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863 |
The Mangy Old Mutt
"If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
